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russia and china were opposed. iran says it will push ahead with its nuclear work and this long, drawn out battle shows no sign of resolution. >> let's go straight to washington. the director for research at the washington institute of near east policy. thank you for your time. these suspicions have existed for a few years now. what is different this time that the iaea has rebuked? >> they have accumulated a lot more evidence that there are disturbing military dimensions to the activity of iran. it is saying, please explain to us what you're doing here. not definitive evidence, but the things that need to be explored further. >> is it not easy to monitor something like that? we just heard the iran ambassador sang no uranium has been moved -- saying no uranium has been moved. >> the iaea presented a long list of disturbing activities, such as doing tests with explosives that have no clear civilian purposes. please explain to us what is going on. give us access to the scientists involved. show as the documents. if yo
russia and china were opposed. iran says it will push ahead with its nuclear work and this long, drawn out battle shows no sign of resolution. >> let's go straight to washington. the director for research at the washington institute of near east policy. thank you for your time. these suspicions have existed for a few years now. what is different this time that the iaea has rebuked? >> they have accumulated a lot more evidence that there are disturbing military dimensions to the...
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prices in china have dropped. >> a slowing china is vulnerable. china's biggest export, the turnover is roughly equivalent to the and, of a small nation like lithuanians. a lot are not even coming here. the people that are here, are they buying much? >> i do not think so. >> many malls in china are doing well. at the great mall of china, some stores have to stay at rent-free to make them stay. >> some days, not a single person walks into the shop. >> like its thrifty shoppers, china may decide it is better to hold onto its cash in on certain times rather than bailout europe right now. >> in other news, syria has agreed to a plan drawn up by the arab league to bring to an end political violence over the last several months. syria agreed to withdraw its tanks from the street and start a dialogue with the opposition within two weeks. foreign journalists and would also be allowed. the chief prosecutor of the criminal court says he is investigating mass rape committed by libyan forces. he said that his team are looking into allegations of crimes commit
prices in china have dropped. >> a slowing china is vulnerable. china's biggest export, the turnover is roughly equivalent to the and, of a small nation like lithuanians. a lot are not even coming here. the people that are here, are they buying much? >> i do not think so. >> many malls in china are doing well. at the great mall of china, some stores have to stay at rent-free to make them stay. >> some days, not a single person walks into the shop. >> like its...
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china and russia have denied allegations. >> the report uses robust language to say china is the most active perpetrateor of sipe cyber-attacks around the world. it says it is leading an assault which is costing the american economy millions of dollars every year. it also accuses russian intelligence services of sophisticated and expensive attacks. both countries deny they are involved in any such activities. >> this is "bbc world news." there is much more at our website, bbcnews.com/news. >> in china 50 miners are trapped in an underground explosion. the explosion happened in sanmenxia of henan proffyips. >> syria plans to bring an end to political violence there. >> the 27 activists from the u.s. and eight other countries were in turkey on two yachts carrying medical supplies. the military in israel will not allow them to breach the blockade. >> in july, africa was a-- ireland said -- closed an investigation to sexual misconduct by catholic priests. they said they closed the investigate as a way to save money. >> soviet astronauts have been in an experiment in the suburbs of the rus
china and russia have denied allegations. >> the report uses robust language to say china is the most active perpetrateor of sipe cyber-attacks around the world. it says it is leading an assault which is costing the american economy millions of dollars every year. it also accuses russian intelligence services of sophisticated and expensive attacks. both countries deny they are involved in any such activities. >> this is "bbc world news." there is much more at our website,...
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china has not rushed in since the beginning. china has been slowly investing in european bonds. even the european rescue fund that was started earlier this year, china has put in about 20% of the funds so far into that, about the same as japan. china is sitting and watching this, very concerned about the situation in europe. europe is china pose the biggest overseas export market. china is very worried about the implications of this crisis in greece. hu met with sarkozy and he told him this was for europe to resolve on its own. we will need to see more details about what it would be putting money into. nicolas sarkozy and had wanted to look at global imbalances that may have contributed to the current economic troubles. in particular that means china fixing its currency to boost its export. all that is on the sidelines. the focus is on european nations and greece. >> thank you very much. it is worth reminding ourselves that although last night's all concentrated crisis discussions out of the in or euro zone, the global meeting in france is only beginning this morning. today is o
china has not rushed in since the beginning. china has been slowly investing in european bonds. even the european rescue fund that was started earlier this year, china has put in about 20% of the funds so far into that, about the same as japan. china is sitting and watching this, very concerned about the situation in europe. europe is china pose the biggest overseas export market. china is very worried about the implications of this crisis in greece. hu met with sarkozy and he told him this was...
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it is very keen to continue a nurturing relations with china. in some sense, it hopes it can play that power broking role between the two nations should tensions of briefings like the south china sea increase. a big moment for australia. a huge security presence here. they will be followed by the president later. a big security countdown. the place is pretty much been locked down. after that, the president will fly on to the north of australia. he will inspect american troops and visit one or two other places. he is also been offered some crocodile attack insurance. one country in the northern territory is offering the president and insurance certificates if you were to get bitten by a crocodile, they would pay out $50,000. one of the lighter moments in this important trip. >> you were explaining that australia has long been a close ally of washington. this relationship will intensify and gets closer. what is the reaction to president obama ' in the australian media? how much excitement is there? >> they are very excited to have this trip by pre
it is very keen to continue a nurturing relations with china. in some sense, it hopes it can play that power broking role between the two nations should tensions of briefings like the south china sea increase. a big moment for australia. a huge security presence here. they will be followed by the president later. a big security countdown. the place is pretty much been locked down. after that, the president will fly on to the north of australia. he will inspect american troops and visit one or...
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only china is faster and is the third biggest investor in the u.k. its ace card is more than 600 million under 25 if it can harness their energy and drive. next stop, a place where younger indians are already helping build the foundations. designing houses in delhi for you know what i mean dover and done caster. the owner grew up in britain but saw better opportunities here. >> we have adopted an outsourcing model and outsourcing work from the u.k. to india and india to the u.k. and we're in essence creating jobs in the u.k. by having a studio in india. >> but india still has its own way of doing business. places like wal-mart are not sure it wants to let the whole world in. corruption and its still creeping infrastructure keep other investors away. >> that's the thing about the indiaen economy, they say it's a bit around this, the makers have kept it going for more than 50 years adapting it as much as they can but it can only go so far and so is fast without falling apart. >> one more baby born in india. this one named today is the 7 billionth in th
only china is faster and is the third biggest investor in the u.k. its ace card is more than 600 million under 25 if it can harness their energy and drive. next stop, a place where younger indians are already helping build the foundations. designing houses in delhi for you know what i mean dover and done caster. the owner grew up in britain but saw better opportunities here. >> we have adopted an outsourcing model and outsourcing work from the u.k. to india and india to the u.k. and we're...
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it's not about china. i thought president obama slightly ducked the question, but it is about china. it's also about america's al lyles in the region, saying to china, look, we all want you to rise. we want you to come to preeminence with great economic power, but you must do it responsibly. it sends a message to the allies of the united states, the likes of vietnam, indonesia, australia itself, but we're here to stay. there might be another great, big superpower emerging in the world, but we're not going anywhere. you can rely on us. >> it's interesting, isn't it? australia seems to become more and more significant. i know in the runup to this meeting, one american official was describing relations with down under as close to perfect. >> yes, at all levels, at the political level and at the personal level. julia gillard, the prime minister, gets on very well with barack obama. they're the same age by about two months. yes, i think australia is quite flattered to be playing this role almost as powerbroker
it's not about china. i thought president obama slightly ducked the question, but it is about china. it's also about america's al lyles in the region, saying to china, look, we all want you to rise. we want you to come to preeminence with great economic power, but you must do it responsibly. it sends a message to the allies of the united states, the likes of vietnam, indonesia, australia itself, but we're here to stay. there might be another great, big superpower emerging in the world, but...
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china has a terrible record when it comes to mine safety. thousands die every year. this might not be to blame for this particular accident. it is still not clear exactly what happened, but miners appeared to have been trapped after a sudden explosion of rock that came minutes after an earthquake that hit the area where the mine is located. at least one official linked the two events. that is to work out later. for now, those at the service just want news of the miners might still be alive. authorities say they're doing everything they can to get them out. michael bristow, bbc news, beijing. >> the united states has accused china of being the source of hacking. more from washington -- >> the report points the finger at china as the most active perpetrator of cyber attacks around the world. it says it is leading an onslaught against u.s. companies. it also accuses the russian intelligence service. >> this is "bbc world news." the headlines for you. the prime minister of greece is facing a confidence vote after a week of political turmoil. as the g-20 leaders meet agai
china has a terrible record when it comes to mine safety. thousands die every year. this might not be to blame for this particular accident. it is still not clear exactly what happened, but miners appeared to have been trapped after a sudden explosion of rock that came minutes after an earthquake that hit the area where the mine is located. at least one official linked the two events. that is to work out later. for now, those at the service just want news of the miners might still be alive....
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china sets its sights high. beijing launches another unmanned vehicle into space. >> it's 9:00 in the morning here in singapore. >> it's 1:00 in the morning here in london, broadcasting on pbs in america and around the world. welcome to "newsday." >> the latest news, the european debt crisis has been thrown into doubt, with a surprise announcement that greece is to hold a referendum on the new package of austerity measures. the prime minister said the greek people would have the final say on the euro zone deal, which is assigned to bring down greek debt. here is diane griffiths. >> he doesn't look like much of a gambler, but he has dramatically raised the stakes in the euro zone crisis. he wants the blowl deal to be put to a vote to confidence in parliament and a nationwide referendum. >> we have a duty to give priority to and highlight the role and responsibility of the citizens, showing in practice not only our respect, but also our fundamental thinking that the citizen is the source of our strength and of our
china sets its sights high. beijing launches another unmanned vehicle into space. >> it's 9:00 in the morning here in singapore. >> it's 1:00 in the morning here in london, broadcasting on pbs in america and around the world. welcome to "newsday." >> the latest news, the european debt crisis has been thrown into doubt, with a surprise announcement that greece is to hold a referendum on the new package of austerity measures. the prime minister said the greek people...
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louis, missouri. >> china is looking at ways to control social networking. micro-blogs are giving people the opportunity to speak out like never before, upsetting the country's leaders. we have more now from beijing. >> this temple seems an odd place to look for the modern world. complex rituals have been performed here more than 1000 years. in the temple is something of their revival. among the monks and or stoppers, an expansion driven by a high- tech tool, the internet. this monk has his own micro- blog. he lets people know what he is doing. the monks of this temple express themselves. the ruling communist party stipples -- stifles debate and it limits free-speech and the media, but the internet in general are providing people with a public platform to speak out like never before. political activists now have a new weapon. instantlyers can spread their descent. she is now in prison, but her son aexplain the sentence even before she left the court. >> it is like air-conditioning. once you have it, you cannot live without it. it is the same with freedom. >>
louis, missouri. >> china is looking at ways to control social networking. micro-blogs are giving people the opportunity to speak out like never before, upsetting the country's leaders. we have more now from beijing. >> this temple seems an odd place to look for the modern world. complex rituals have been performed here more than 1000 years. in the temple is something of their revival. among the monks and or stoppers, an expansion driven by a high- tech tool, the internet. this monk...
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we will start in china. prices rose at a slower rate last month and inflation has eased back to 5.5% in october, down from a three-year high of 6.5% in july. food prices fell slightly. on average, people spend more than half of their income on food in china. >> of course, it has been increased by him saying he would resign. therefore, there have been some hope initially that his resignation would then open the door for some people, or support for the authority package. the domestic politics are much more complicated. there is a power struggle taking place. everybody wants to position themselves in the best way ahead of the coming election. that's going to keep still level of uncertainty high. as you said in your opening statement, this has come very late. this could have been a big step forward in politics -- is it not too late? we've seen substantial flattening in italy. -- each time when spreads went to 450 to 500 basis points, such as greece, the market moved into a much higher territory thereafter. the r
we will start in china. prices rose at a slower rate last month and inflation has eased back to 5.5% in october, down from a three-year high of 6.5% in july. food prices fell slightly. on average, people spend more than half of their income on food in china. >> of course, it has been increased by him saying he would resign. therefore, there have been some hope initially that his resignation would then open the door for some people, or support for the authority package. the domestic...
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president obama says it has nothing to fear with china. by linking comers and security, united states is saying prosperity -- with prosperity comes village -- vigilance. >> afghan president hamid karzai has told a meeting of tribal elders that the security pact with the u.s. is in the best interest of both nations. reconciliation with insurgents is also on the agenda. our correspondent joins me live from kabul. i didn't hamid karzai saying he wanted security pact with americans, but there were strings attached, were there not? >> he later about his conditions today before this assembly at the traditional gathering. he said if america wanted to have bases on afghans total after 2014, there would be terms. he spelled out there could be no more night raids had no searches of afghan homes, and note u.s. detention centers -- and no u.s. detention centers. he stressed that if the bases could remain, the bases would be bringing in money and the training would be brought in for afghan troops previous trying hard to sell this idea. he wants an endo
president obama says it has nothing to fear with china. by linking comers and security, united states is saying prosperity -- with prosperity comes village -- vigilance. >> afghan president hamid karzai has told a meeting of tribal elders that the security pact with the u.s. is in the best interest of both nations. reconciliation with insurgents is also on the agenda. our correspondent joins me live from kabul. i didn't hamid karzai saying he wanted security pact with americans, but there...
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all china's leaders turned up last september. an indication of just how important this project is to national pride. the whole country will now be watching to see if it can complete its mission. bbc news, beijing. >> a reflection now on halloween. this is new york. the streets transformed into this ghoulish spectacle. thousands of people lined up to watch the giant skeletons. more on our web site, bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. union bank. and shell. >> this is kim - about to feel one of his favorite sensations. at shell, we're developing more efficient fuels in countries like malaysia that can help us get the most from our energy resources. let's use energy more efficiently. let's go. >> union bank has put its global exper
all china's leaders turned up last september. an indication of just how important this project is to national pride. the whole country will now be watching to see if it can complete its mission. bbc news, beijing. >> a reflection now on halloween. this is new york. the streets transformed into this ghoulish spectacle. thousands of people lined up to watch the giant skeletons. more on our web site, bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york,...
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should china step in to help? >> i think china is ready to do what it can, but not if there is no plan. especially there is no end game in sight. the simple fact that the referendum was able to cause some was problems shows that the circumstances are changing so rapidly that it is impossible for the chinese authorities to see where their help should go. is it going to lead to the germanification of the euro- zone, or will let it go and help support the likes of mf flobal, as well as other financial institutions that might have bet on the debt or cdo's. unless there is a clear plan and an end game in sight, it is difficult for people to ask china to help. >> and do you foresee a clear plan becoming more apparent, especially after this latest crisis? >> i think it is very, very difficult. for example, mf global. there are so many of financial derivatives that are behind the current sovereign debt itself, which are opaque, unknown. in addition, the confidence of the market is something that people looked at seriously
should china step in to help? >> i think china is ready to do what it can, but not if there is no plan. especially there is no end game in sight. the simple fact that the referendum was able to cause some was problems shows that the circumstances are changing so rapidly that it is impossible for the chinese authorities to see where their help should go. is it going to lead to the germanification of the euro- zone, or will let it go and help support the likes of mf flobal, as well as other...
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it was not just about china. it was also about india. india has come out recently speaking critically of this. australia, you're absolutely right, has to balance its economic interests with its strategic interests, and many people are beginning to wonder if the strategic interests are being pushed a bit too far. >> as you can see, mr. mckinley cannot -- mr. mckinley, china is the elephant in the room with mr. obama and mrs. beelard. -- gillard. >> that is right. china is mentioned in the same breath as with the enhanced military forces here. mightd inister gerar have just tipped the balance too far, and with no real gain either with the united states or its other allies. it has actually disadvantaged australian interest with regard to india and china. >> michael mckinley, thank you for joining us and sharing your insights. in other news, eight men have been sentenced to death for their role in a so-called honor killing in india. 20 more have been sentenced to life in prison. a couple in this case below and the cousin who help them were s
it was not just about china. it was also about india. india has come out recently speaking critically of this. australia, you're absolutely right, has to balance its economic interests with its strategic interests, and many people are beginning to wonder if the strategic interests are being pushed a bit too far. >> as you can see, mr. mckinley cannot -- mr. mckinley, china is the elephant in the room with mr. obama and mrs. beelard. -- gillard. >> that is right. china is mentioned...
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but they do not want to be dominated by china. they want another big country involved as the center around whom they can use in their own relationships with china. >> american and australian military links were at their closest in the vietnam war, as these photos show. rick was one of the diggers who spent a year in vietnam. now retired, he believes both sides still need each other, even if the partnership is not exactly equal. >> i like to think it is a very good insurance policy. you have got to have someone who has the resources to meet any potential threat. that is one thing the americans have gotten with a navy fleet, quick response. our equipment is designed to fit in with their needs. it is a logical choice to rely more on them. >> australians killed in vietnam and other conflicts are remembered at war memorials like this one in sydney. australia and the united states eventually signed a treaty to seal their military alliance. and a mutual respect continues to this day. >> australian and american strategic relations are not
but they do not want to be dominated by china. they want another big country involved as the center around whom they can use in their own relationships with china. >> american and australian military links were at their closest in the vietnam war, as these photos show. rick was one of the diggers who spent a year in vietnam. now retired, he believes both sides still need each other, even if the partnership is not exactly equal. >> i like to think it is a very good insurance policy....
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iran needs to import refined fuel and exports crude to many countries, including china. the west may have imposed sanction bus iran's business partners will not want to cut off all ties with the republic. >> joining me from washington, robin wright, a journalist who has written several books on iran. relations between the west and iran clearly at an all time low will be sanction -- will sangs make any difference to that. >> the -- it will have a slight complicating effect on iran. it will make it more expensive to do business, harder to sell. it will compound the slow erosion of the outside world with the islamic republic. but it doesn't have the decisive punitive effect the u.s. and other allies hoped for. the reality is while britain, canada and the united states acted on the same day in a way that hasn't happened before, it also reflected the fact that it's very hard to get any further action as a world body, as the united nations itself, because russia and china have vaunted any significant actions. >> you spoke about how the u.k. and canada joined with the u.s. , re
iran needs to import refined fuel and exports crude to many countries, including china. the west may have imposed sanction bus iran's business partners will not want to cut off all ties with the republic. >> joining me from washington, robin wright, a journalist who has written several books on iran. relations between the west and iran clearly at an all time low will be sanction -- will sangs make any difference to that. >> the -- it will have a slight complicating effect on iran....
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the russian craft is caring china's first mars satellite. but china expert says this is a major setback for russia's mars mission. >> it's a major setback. this is something like the 19th soviet or russian attempt to go to mars that has failed. the red planet seems to be a bit of a jinx for moscow. it is extremely embarrassing for russia, precisely because in this case there were also supposed to be carrying a chinese probe to mars, the first time the chinese are going to visit another planet, and now that mission is also very much in doubt. >> it is not only russia that is jinxed. the united states and japan have also launched mars probe projects and they have failed as well. >> that's right. including the embarrassing incident where they mixed feet imetersandand meters. >> what do you think this means for russia's mars project and china, which has interplanetary ambitions? >> for the russians, this is going to be a very grave blow. they do not have a lot of spare money, so this failure is going to be a significant impact on their overall s
the russian craft is caring china's first mars satellite. but china expert says this is a major setback for russia's mars mission. >> it's a major setback. this is something like the 19th soviet or russian attempt to go to mars that has failed. the red planet seems to be a bit of a jinx for moscow. it is extremely embarrassing for russia, precisely because in this case there were also supposed to be carrying a chinese probe to mars, the first time the chinese are going to visit another...
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china has been engaged in cooperation for decades. their cooperation has often fallen under the radar of traditional framework. people are starting to take notice that china is emerging as a significant country in terms of development as are other asian countries like india and brazil. because there are included and invited to these forums, there is more discussion. >> with the statements and speeches by world leaders, to you expect anything to come out of this conference? >> this conference is significant for a number of reasons. it acknowledges that the eight landskip is complicated and it is much more diverse than it has ever been. here you have an exclusive forum which includes the traditional otc committee donors alongside nontraditional donors like india and china and private sector participants and representatives from ngo's. while that makes a complicated, if you have a lot of different actors, it also opens up the opportunity for developing countries and access to different kinds of resources. >> thank you so much for your in
china has been engaged in cooperation for decades. their cooperation has often fallen under the radar of traditional framework. people are starting to take notice that china is emerging as a significant country in terms of development as are other asian countries like india and brazil. because there are included and invited to these forums, there is more discussion. >> with the statements and speeches by world leaders, to you expect anything to come out of this conference? >> this...
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china is pushing its own version of a free trade deal worth 12 asian countries. while they're happy to trade with china, they're also worried about becoming too dependent and want the u.s. to give them an alternative. the summit will be part a beauty contest and partly test of strength, as china and the u.s. try to win friends for the pacific century ahead. >> in britain the daily newspaper said it's obtained a confidential army document that suggests twice as many soldier as previously thought could be facing redundancy over the next few years. the daily telegraph suggests 15 .5 thousand posts will close and that will be a dramatic cut to britain's armed forces. those wounded in iraq and afghanistan will not be exempt from any future redundancies. britain's future of defense said it had absolutely no plan to change the way it treated wounded, injured and said no decisions have been taken on the scale of the next trench of redundancies. vladimir putin defended his decision to stand in next year's presidential elections in russia. he says he's campaigning to keep
china is pushing its own version of a free trade deal worth 12 asian countries. while they're happy to trade with china, they're also worried about becoming too dependent and want the u.s. to give them an alternative. the summit will be part a beauty contest and partly test of strength, as china and the u.s. try to win friends for the pacific century ahead. >> in britain the daily newspaper said it's obtained a confidential army document that suggests twice as many soldier as previously...
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this is in china. an attempt to speak for a blind chinese activist who was taken prisoner in his own home. it doesn't all go smoothly. a member of the washington nationals baseball team in the united states has been kidnapped by gunmen in venezuela. wilson ramos is a catcher for the major league team. he was back home during the american off-season. there have been no reports of a ransom demand. venezuelan government says it's vigorously pursuing the kidnappers. >> try to climb out of the hole -- >> in baseball-mad venezuela, the sight of a local player making good is a source of pride. that's certainly true for wilson ramos, a rookie catcher with the washington nationals. like many u.s.-based players, he returned home during the off-season and was due to play for his venezuelan team. but then, on wednesday, a group of armed men seized him from outside his parents' home near the city of valencia. every year there are believed to be thousands of abductions in venezuela. most are express kidnappings and
this is in china. an attempt to speak for a blind chinese activist who was taken prisoner in his own home. it doesn't all go smoothly. a member of the washington nationals baseball team in the united states has been kidnapped by gunmen in venezuela. wilson ramos is a catcher for the major league team. he was back home during the american off-season. there have been no reports of a ransom demand. venezuelan government says it's vigorously pursuing the kidnappers. >> try to climb out of the...
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moving to china. the mainland is looking for ways to control internet information. microblogs are giving people the opportunity to share information and speak allied never before. that is upsetting the country's communist rulers. more from beijing. >> this sample is an odd place to look for the modern world. complex rituals have been performed here for more than 1000 years. but the devil is seeing something of a revival. -- but the temple is seeing something of a revival driven by the internet. the leader has his own micro blog. he lets people what -- he lets people know what he's doing. people are now being able to express themselves. leaders are trying to stifle them with controls on the media and free speech. these kind of websites are providing people with a public platform to speak out like never before. political activists now have a new weapon. campaigners instantly spread their descent. -- spread their dissent. >> micro blogging is like air conditioning. once you have it, you cannot live without it. it is just the same with freedom. >> the formal head of goo
moving to china. the mainland is looking for ways to control internet information. microblogs are giving people the opportunity to share information and speak allied never before. that is upsetting the country's communist rulers. more from beijing. >> this sample is an odd place to look for the modern world. complex rituals have been performed here for more than 1000 years. but the devil is seeing something of a revival. -- but the temple is seeing something of a revival driven by the...
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china, getting close to becoming bigger than the u.s.. the term, brics, was invented by jim o'neill of goldman sachs. he told me that back in 2001, when he coined the term, his prediction did not have much impact. >> it was only in 2004 when a multinational started to say -- hang on, this could be big for business if the entire thing took off. the big store was not paid attention to for a couple of years. >> but they are paying attention now. bric's a share of the global economy has jumped to 19% this year. jim o'neill predicts they will announce -- account for one- quarter of the world's economy in a year's time. some question russia and whether they might outgrow it. >> russia might be, at some point in the future, because of the others, but people are ignoring the simple fact that russia is 2.5 times bigger than anywhere else. >> he says that the biggest issue for the world economy is where china goes next year and whether it faces growth based on the new world consumer. >> a couple of other business stories making headlines around the
china, getting close to becoming bigger than the u.s.. the term, brics, was invented by jim o'neill of goldman sachs. he told me that back in 2001, when he coined the term, his prediction did not have much impact. >> it was only in 2004 when a multinational started to say -- hang on, this could be big for business if the entire thing took off. the big store was not paid attention to for a couple of years. >> but they are paying attention now. bric's a share of the global economy has...
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a rocket blasted off from the desert in northwestern china. admission is planned for next year as part of a program to build a permanent space station by 2020. we were in beijing with this report. >> it is trying to build a space station, which it hopes to have an orbit sometime between 2020 and 2022. in order to do that comedies to practice a certain maneuver. one of those maneuvers, that is what this particular mission will disappearthe shenzhou 8 has blasted off. within the next 48 hours, it will dock with a capsule that was launched about a month ago. that is the key thing, a practicing the docking technology. so that they can build a space station in 10 years' time. >> in pakistan, survivors of the u.s. drone strike are planning legal action in the country supreme court. the cia is estimated to carry out more than 300 strikes since 2004, killing more than 2000 people. the majority are suspected militants. >> a rare glimpse of a remote- controlled killer. a pilot's-less us drone in the skies over pakistan. the targets are suspected militan
a rocket blasted off from the desert in northwestern china. admission is planned for next year as part of a program to build a permanent space station by 2020. we were in beijing with this report. >> it is trying to build a space station, which it hopes to have an orbit sometime between 2020 and 2022. in order to do that comedies to practice a certain maneuver. one of those maneuvers, that is what this particular mission will disappearthe shenzhou 8 has blasted off. within the next 48...
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. >> china consistently places leap -- importance on the euro and the eurozone development and always believed the eu has the ability to resolve, difficulties. no matter as it is now, in the past, or the future, china will always be an important investor in the european financial market. >> the g-20 meeting in cannes is in a state of some confusion before it has begun. the french and german government thought they had an agreement to save the eurozone. but last night, president sarkozy said the greek decision to hold a referendum surprise all of europe. it all adds up to renewed uncertainty. that is something the market to dread. bbc news. >> we have approved yesterday, watching the market plummet down. let's get more on the story. tonya is an cannes for the g-20 summit. if you thought it would be a pleasant gathering of 20 of the world's most powerful but it will be pretty messy, isn't it? >> it is. behind me, you can see a rather opulent scene, the yachts. angela merkel of germany and her counterpart, sarkozy of france, will meet in just a few hours time. then there is a meeting wit
. >> china consistently places leap -- importance on the euro and the eurozone development and always believed the eu has the ability to resolve, difficulties. no matter as it is now, in the past, or the future, china will always be an important investor in the european financial market. >> the g-20 meeting in cannes is in a state of some confusion before it has begun. the french and german government thought they had an agreement to save the eurozone. but last night, president...
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they hope that china and sovereign wealth funds from other countries will invest. the problem is that positions are not looking great. countries like china and others have not shown much inclination they want to invest. the original idea that this could be boosted to a nominal target of one trillion euros -- most people think it will be a lot smaller than that. therefore, money has to come from elsewhere. >> in the absence of interest from countries like china, there appears to be more pressure piling up on the germans. i noticed the polish foreign minister weighed in yesterday and said, "you are the only ones who can do this." >> he made some dramatic comments. he said, "i feared german power in lesless and i am beginning tr german inactivity." the germans are certainly not going to put more of their money in. they are not going to allow the european central bank to put more of its money in. that's where you have to look elsewhere. one of the possibilities would be credit lines from the imf. the idea is that the germans are looking for longer-term solution whereby
they hope that china and sovereign wealth funds from other countries will invest. the problem is that positions are not looking great. countries like china and others have not shown much inclination they want to invest. the original idea that this could be boosted to a nominal target of one trillion euros -- most people think it will be a lot smaller than that. therefore, money has to come from elsewhere. >> in the absence of interest from countries like china, there appears to be more...
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the europeans had hoped that china would help them with the rescue fund. but chinese officials say that europe has to sort itself out, first. the british say new money for the imf is likely but it can't only be for the eurozone. no country lost money lending to the imf that supports countries around the world. what we would not support is the imf investing directly in some european bailout fund. >> the central bank did offer some help for the faltering recovery with a modest cut in interest rates. but the new president had little time for the idea that the ecb might save the euro. or the possibility that a country could quit. >> it is not in the treaty. i have nothing to add to that. it is not in the treaty. on the second question, actually, i have a question for you. what makes you think that to become the land of last resort is actually the thing the need to keep the eurozone together? >> may be the summit will go down in history as the first time a country publicly contemplated leaving the euro. something tells me it won't be the last. >> an accident in
the europeans had hoped that china would help them with the rescue fund. but chinese officials say that europe has to sort itself out, first. the british say new money for the imf is likely but it can't only be for the eurozone. no country lost money lending to the imf that supports countries around the world. what we would not support is the imf investing directly in some european bailout fund. >> the central bank did offer some help for the faltering recovery with a modest cut in...
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the compile tibetan spiritual leader, the dalai lama, has accused china of cultural genocide against people living in ethnically tibetan regions, speaking in tokyo on monday, the dalai lama said desperate conditions and china's repression had lead to a recent wave of self-emulations in the province. at least eight former monks and a nun have set themselves on fire and some of them have died -- and seven of them have died. joining me now is the prime minister of the several tibetan administration. glad could you join us on this. please tell us, why are these monks and nuns harming themselves? >> as from their cries when they were on fire, they say, freedom indy pet and long live -- in tibet and long live his holiness, the dalai lama. they are desperate demands of the tibetan people who have committed self-emulation so far is the desperate act of people who are suffering under terrible conditions. >> and china says that these self-emulations are a form of terrorism in disguise and blames the dalai lama for fueling this unrest. what is your view on this? >> the dalai lama has always adv
the compile tibetan spiritual leader, the dalai lama, has accused china of cultural genocide against people living in ethnically tibetan regions, speaking in tokyo on monday, the dalai lama said desperate conditions and china's repression had lead to a recent wave of self-emulations in the province. at least eight former monks and a nun have set themselves on fire and some of them have died -- and seven of them have died. joining me now is the prime minister of the several tibetan...
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and china. china continues to undertake significant domestic actions to encourage clean energy, but until they are prepared to put those commitments into an international framework under a treaty, then a treaty will not emerge. on the other side, you have the u.s., who are really placing unrealistic demands on the process by saying that we have to tear down the differences that we seek in the current negotiations between developed and developing countries. until the u.s. is ready to show flexibility, we will not get a treaty. >> thank you so much. since the war in sri lanka and did in 2009, the government has stepped up on projects. one of the most notable has been given a grand opening. the island's first motorway. our sri lanka correspondent reports. >> the old road from the capital to the south it tetndnds to be a jam. wouldn't it be nice if there was an alternative? and now there is. a new motorway will cost you a bit -- $3.50 to $17.56 depending on your vehicle. for many, it is money well s
and china. china continues to undertake significant domestic actions to encourage clean energy, but until they are prepared to put those commitments into an international framework under a treaty, then a treaty will not emerge. on the other side, you have the u.s., who are really placing unrealistic demands on the process by saying that we have to tear down the differences that we seek in the current negotiations between developed and developing countries. until the u.s. is ready to show...
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it is a glimpse into world many do not know exist in china. they are carrying out the work of the state. these people lied -- at no time did these people identified themselves. they were obviously an authority. they threw our equipment back address and close the doors. they did not want us to see this man. a blind activist who taught himself the law. he used his knowledge to help -- the authorities now keep them a prisoner in his own home. video shows just how closely they keep watch. >> there is no law that allows the government to place restrictions. he should have the full range of freedom. the freedom to move around, freedom to speak out, and the freedom to meet friends. >> if china's leaders hope people will forget about him, they were wrong. dozens of activists, like this man, had traveled to see him. he said it was beaten up, but that will not stop him going again. >> when i heard about the blind lawyer that fights for himyarites, -- that fight for human rights, i was deeply moved. that is what i wanted to go see him. >> others have sho
it is a glimpse into world many do not know exist in china. they are carrying out the work of the state. these people lied -- at no time did these people identified themselves. they were obviously an authority. they threw our equipment back address and close the doors. they did not want us to see this man. a blind activist who taught himself the law. he used his knowledge to help -- the authorities now keep them a prisoner in his own home. video shows just how closely they keep watch. >>...
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bureau -- euro. >> we have breaking news coming through now, an accident at a coal mine in central china has killed four people and attract 57 on the ground. the incident happened in this city of 2 million people. there were working in the shaft and 40 of them escaped. it is a major enterprise in hunan province. i believe you have got more on a betting scam that cost three cricketeers their jobs? >> the four part time internationals, they and their agents on out in prison. he were sentenced in london last year. the former captain and the rest were all convicted on wednesday. it is the first time in half a century for a sportsman being jailed for cheating. >> the first in a series that have landed from pakistan's best known cricketers in jail. today, the players pay the price for their corruption. sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. the judge says he was the orchestrator of the plot. one of the world's best, he got one year. the judge said it was hard to see how his plan had been an isolated occurrence. and the 19-year-old, the young star on the international cricket, six months for him bec
bureau -- euro. >> we have breaking news coming through now, an accident at a coal mine in central china has killed four people and attract 57 on the ground. the incident happened in this city of 2 million people. there were working in the shaft and 40 of them escaped. it is a major enterprise in hunan province. i believe you have got more on a betting scam that cost three cricketeers their jobs? >> the four part time internationals, they and their agents on out in prison. he were...
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this is a consumer market that's growing very fast, much like china look like maybe 20 years ago. it seems to be well managed, top down by a government that has a plan. essentially, it's as good as it gets. >> increasing numbers of people are able to buy food, like the biscuits' they make at this factory, and roads like this are opening up new markets. >> ethiopia's fast improving infrastructure is thanks largely to massive investments from india and china. each year, its stake in its economic future on more private investments from the west. >> all these buildings were nonexistent. >> the ethiopian-born man is leading the way, excited about the potential benefits all around. >> if the country focuses on four or five sectors -- infrastructure, just what you see here. i have no doubt that ethiopia will with millions of people from poverty and create jobs. >> on a number of levels, ethiopia has far to go. millions rely on food aid. allegations that basic human rights are neglected. at home in their tiny flat, the security guard and his wife are potential winners in this growth story
this is a consumer market that's growing very fast, much like china look like maybe 20 years ago. it seems to be well managed, top down by a government that has a plan. essentially, it's as good as it gets. >> increasing numbers of people are able to buy food, like the biscuits' they make at this factory, and roads like this are opening up new markets. >> ethiopia's fast improving infrastructure is thanks largely to massive investments from india and china. each year, its stake in...
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china is feeling the effects of a weakening global economy, according to the latest trade figures. export growth was the weakest in eight months and close to the levels of 2009. in mports surged, though. the man from emerging economies like china has been given a boost to germans industrial giant, siemens. it has reported weaker than expected quarterly profits, but said revenue was up 12% in asia, supporting a 5% rise across all markets. new orders were down, but there were also a bit better than expected. i want to show you how the markets have been reacting to the italian bond auction. at the start of the day, they were pretty weak. the european markets have moved a little bit higher. the figures you've got for asian trading were before all that happened and they were following on from a big fall on wall street on wednesday. that's it for me. >> thank you. greek politicians are holding a fourth day of talks to name a new prime minister. greek media now reporting that the former european central bank vice-president has reemerged as a favorite to take the top job. the turmoil has l
china is feeling the effects of a weakening global economy, according to the latest trade figures. export growth was the weakest in eight months and close to the levels of 2009. in mports surged, though. the man from emerging economies like china has been given a boost to germans industrial giant, siemens. it has reported weaker than expected quarterly profits, but said revenue was up 12% in asia, supporting a 5% rise across all markets. new orders were down, but there were also a bit better...
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. >> we have some breaking news from china. rescuers have pulled 44 miners to the surface. more than 36 hours after more than 50 of them had been trapped following a cavemen at a coal mine in the center of the country. this -- falling to a cave-in at a coal mine in the center of the country. those attempts are continuing. seven other miners were pulled out alive on friday. that is in central china. in libya, hundreds -- hundreds of prisoners are being released from jail. the national transitional council has agreed to let some suspected gaddafi fighters ago. it will detained foreign mercenaries -- mercenaries. our african correspondent has this report. >> this makeshift jail, relatives wait. news has filtered out that prisoners are to be released. many it -- men who were caught with gaddafi forces and the final days of battle. outside, i meet 01 and waiting for her nephew, just 19. the only volunteered to carry a weapon for three days. just before nightfall, freedom at last. 60 days in prison, mohammed is coming home. he is among the 200 released from this jail alone. hundr
. >> we have some breaking news from china. rescuers have pulled 44 miners to the surface. more than 36 hours after more than 50 of them had been trapped following a cavemen at a coal mine in the center of the country. this -- falling to a cave-in at a coal mine in the center of the country. those attempts are continuing. seven other miners were pulled out alive on friday. that is in central china. in libya, hundreds -- hundreds of prisoners are being released from jail. the national...
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the protest in china's economic power house has spread rapidly over the past two months. officials say land grab disputes are on the rise in other parts of the country as well. south korea has been marking the first anniversary of the north korean attack. four people died when the north shelled the civilian-populated area, the first such attack since the korean war in the early 1950's. south korea is also holding a military exercise reenacting the incident to test the country's defenses. plans by the australian government to place the new supertax on the country's mining sector have been narrowly aplufede by the lower house of parliament. it comes after 18 months of bitter debate over that issue. a thai court has sentenced the 61-year-old man to 20 years in prison for sending text messages deemed insulting to the monarchy. the man was found guilty of sending four messages by mobile telephone to an official working for the then-prime minister abhisit vejjajiva at the height of huge anti-government protests last year. earlier i spoke to our correspondent in bangkok, rachel
the protest in china's economic power house has spread rapidly over the past two months. officials say land grab disputes are on the rise in other parts of the country as well. south korea has been marking the first anniversary of the north korean attack. four people died when the north shelled the civilian-populated area, the first such attack since the korean war in the early 1950's. south korea is also holding a military exercise reenacting the incident to test the country's defenses. plans...
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in explosion in north beach, china has killed at least seven people. another 31 were injured in the explosion that happened at the start of the morning rush hour. it is believed that the blast may have been caused by a natural gas leak. cocaine worth $80 million has been seized in australia. 300 kilograms was built into a cockyacht. a link been discovered between partisans disease and a common industrial cleaning products. the exact cause is not known yet. a new international study said it found a significant association between parkinson's disease and a solvent that is used in paints, glue, and cleaning solutions. . they are the unelected leaders whose job it is now to guide their countries through crises. mario monti and the prime minister of greece have been put in place to implement tough security measures. an unusual position for both democracies to be in. >> the future of the european project may now live with the skills of two unelected technocrats. mario monti in italy, trying to form a government. economist lucas papademos in greece, looking t
in explosion in north beach, china has killed at least seven people. another 31 were injured in the explosion that happened at the start of the morning rush hour. it is believed that the blast may have been caused by a natural gas leak. cocaine worth $80 million has been seized in australia. 300 kilograms was built into a cockyacht. a link been discovered between partisans disease and a common industrial cleaning products. the exact cause is not known yet. a new international study said it...
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now, china is to conduct naval exercises in the western pacific within the next week. they've been involved in a number of territorial disputes with its neighbors, particularly around the south china sea. the defense ministry in beijing described the move as routine. arab league foreign ministers are due to meet in cairo in the next couple of hours to discuss their next steps in dealing with syria, which was suspended from the organization last week. they're expected to impose economic sanctions after syria refused to allow them into the country following months of crisis. saudi arabia says two people have been shot dead in a gunfight with security forces in eastern province. the area is home to a shia minority and has seen a number of protests recently. the interior ministry says gunmen were working for a foreign country, in a reference to iran. mike bushell is here. we can do with some cheery news. >> i could cheer you up, especially if you're a fan of american samoa. on a night when big guns like arsenal won, valencia winning, now we can add american samoa. it's the
now, china is to conduct naval exercises in the western pacific within the next week. they've been involved in a number of territorial disputes with its neighbors, particularly around the south china sea. the defense ministry in beijing described the move as routine. arab league foreign ministers are due to meet in cairo in the next couple of hours to discuss their next steps in dealing with syria, which was suspended from the organization last week. they're expected to impose economic...
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but as you know, when we moved a resolution there in october, it was vetoed by russia and china, something that was a very regrettable mistake. >> we hope to get more later on that story for you here on "bbc world news." do stay with us. you can track what's going on in syria through the website, bbc.com/news. let's get more on another of our headline stories. the newly chosen prime minister of italy, mario monti, says his country needs to become a source of strength rather than weakness in europe. mr. monti will begin forming a new cabinet today and faces his first test in italian government bonds are auctioned shortly. that process has just started. >> italy's prime minister in waiting, arriving at the presidential palace. his nomination had been a badly kept secret, and it was no surprise he reassured italians and the world he was the man to lead his country through an economic crisis. >> we are going to solve the financial situation and to resume a path to growth. it is a time to build the future of dignity and hope for our children. >> earlier, the man he'll replace, no one expected s
but as you know, when we moved a resolution there in october, it was vetoed by russia and china, something that was a very regrettable mistake. >> we hope to get more later on that story for you here on "bbc world news." do stay with us. you can track what's going on in syria through the website, bbc.com/news. let's get more on another of our headline stories. the newly chosen prime minister of italy, mario monti, says his country needs to become a source of strength rather than...
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prices in china have dropped. >> a slowing china is vulnerable. china's biggest export, the turnover is roughly equivalent to the and, of a small nation like lithuanians. a lot are not even coming here. the people that are here, are they buying much? >> i do not think so. >> many malls in china are doing well. at the great mall of china, some stores have to stay at rent-free to make them stay. >> some days, not a single person walks into the shop. >> like its thrifty shoppers, china may decide it is better to hold onto its cash in on certain times rather than bailout europe right now. >> in other news, syria has agreed to a plan drawn up by the arab league to bring to an end political violence over the last several months. syria agreed to withdraw its tanks from the street and start a dialogue with the opposition within two weeks. foreign journalists and would also be allowed. the chief prosecutor of the criminal court says he is investigating mass rape committed by libyan forces. he said that his team are looking into allegations of crimes commit
prices in china have dropped. >> a slowing china is vulnerable. china's biggest export, the turnover is roughly equivalent to the and, of a small nation like lithuanians. a lot are not even coming here. the people that are here, are they buying much? >> i do not think so. >> many malls in china are doing well. at the great mall of china, some stores have to stay at rent-free to make them stay. >> some days, not a single person walks into the shop. >> like its...
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international prices have gone down and prices in china have dropped. >> a slow in china is vulnerable, especially if there is a slowdown in europe. china's biggest exports, the turnover is equivalent to the economy of a small nation like lithuania. >> some of them, they don't attend. >> they're not even coming here? >> sure. >> are the people that are here, are they buying much? >> i don't think so. >> many more are doing well. some have had to let the shops stay rent-free. >> there are fewer people coming here. i think the economy is getting worse. some days, not a single person even walk into the shot. >> china might decide it is better to hold onto its cash rather than bailout europe. >> the effect of the your crisis is fell to around the world. -- the effect of the european crisis is phelps -- is felt all around the world. syria had agreed to withdraw its and start a dialogue with the opposition. foreign journalists will be allowed to monitor. a new rk court has found viktor bout guilty of conspiracy charges. he is guilty of attempting to sell missiles, land mines, assault rifles,
international prices have gone down and prices in china have dropped. >> a slow in china is vulnerable, especially if there is a slowdown in europe. china's biggest exports, the turnover is equivalent to the economy of a small nation like lithuania. >> some of them, they don't attend. >> they're not even coming here? >> sure. >> are the people that are here, are they buying much? >> i don't think so. >> many more are doing well. some have had to let the...
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here than either of china or iran. but the president disagrees. >> they are spring is being felt around the region. now to the u.s. it is being called the super committee, but the results look pretty pathetic. charged with cutting the government's deficit, the 12- member panel, house democrats and half republicans, has now admitted failure. they had said they hoped the joint efforts could build progress, but it also raises the question of whether anything can be done in washington. >> this committee has the opportunity to show the american people we can still come together and put politics aside and solve a problem that is plaguing our country. >> but the committee did not show the people. they did not come together, and the deficit problem is not fixed. in television studios yesterday, there was only recrimination. >> i have never said no to that offer. because it did not raise taxes. >> i'm glad we started there because what john just said is patently not true. >> the super committee did not even bother meeting. pres
here than either of china or iran. but the president disagrees. >> they are spring is being felt around the region. now to the u.s. it is being called the super committee, but the results look pretty pathetic. charged with cutting the government's deficit, the 12- member panel, house democrats and half republicans, has now admitted failure. they had said they hoped the joint efforts could build progress, but it also raises the question of whether anything can be done in washington....
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. >> we also heard from china's assistant foreign minister. he said that u.s. goals for the apec summit were too ambitious. are they? >> it is a very diverse -- from canada at one end to new zealand at the other. there will be differences of view. we are working towards arriving at a consensus. we are making substantial progress. >> thank you for speaking to us. the prime ministers of india and pakistan say they intend to open a new chapter in the troubled history of the two countries. three years after relations suffered badly with the mumbai attack in which 156 people died. our correspondent reports. >> the two countries was such a history of tension, the atmosphere -- they held talks at this luxury resort. a series of meetings between them in the past year and a half has helped to build confidence between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. nothing was left off the agenda. >> i have discussed all issues and the issues related to terrorism, a trade. we have discussed all important issues. it puts all the cards on the table. we're ready to discuss each and every
. >> we also heard from china's assistant foreign minister. he said that u.s. goals for the apec summit were too ambitious. are they? >> it is a very diverse -- from canada at one end to new zealand at the other. there will be differences of view. we are working towards arriving at a consensus. we are making substantial progress. >> thank you for speaking to us. the prime ministers of india and pakistan say they intend to open a new chapter in the troubled history of the two...
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. >> throughout the speech, show though, are references to china. messages of encouragement or economic trade but also a message of caution to beijing about the need for responsibility and restraint. >> as a pacific nation, the united nations will play a larger and role to the region by upholding core principles. >> the president went to northern australia. the military theme continued with a speech to troops. it's here that the united states will rotate 2,500 marines and move the -- a move the chinese questioned because they say they already felt encircled by the united states. >> the arrest asian summit in bali. there he will meet with hu jintao. both nations want a proper power balance in this region and neither want anything to unravel. duncan kennedy, "bbc news" in. >> the fukushima nuclear plant, the sample came from a farm around 60 kilometers from the nuclear plant and they say none of the rice had been sold. officials say both rockets missed an intended target, but one injured a civilian. it's not known who fired them. >> pressure is buildi
. >> throughout the speech, show though, are references to china. messages of encouragement or economic trade but also a message of caution to beijing about the need for responsibility and restraint. >> as a pacific nation, the united nations will play a larger and role to the region by upholding core principles. >> the president went to northern australia. the military theme continued with a speech to troops. it's here that the united states will rotate 2,500 marines and move...
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. >> throughout the speech, there are references to china, a mixture of encouragement core economic growth and trade that everyone could share in. also a message of caution to beijing about the need for responsibility and restraint. >> as a pacific nation, the united states will play a larger and longer-term role in shaping this region and its future. by upholding core principles and in close partnership with our allies and friends. >> the president said the united states will increase its military presence in australia, just as disco tune with many other allies in the region. to secure a peaceful asia, where human rights and democracy are respected, the president said was his aim. the policy shift toward focusing on the asia-pacific region has been taking place over the last year. as america withdraws from afghanistan and iraq, just this week the chinese said they had concerns about the increased military presence in the region and said krefeld in circled. these are the words and deeds of two very powerful nations. each has much to lose, and each will go far to pursue their interests. doc
. >> throughout the speech, there are references to china, a mixture of encouragement core economic growth and trade that everyone could share in. also a message of caution to beijing about the need for responsibility and restraint. >> as a pacific nation, the united states will play a larger and longer-term role in shaping this region and its future. by upholding core principles and in close partnership with our allies and friends. >> the president said the united states will...
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itbfh seems these instant messages have really taken off in china have dealt with the+wx issue . it is something that the communist party$.m/ says is difficult. not giving the oxygen or publicity. >> thanks very much. ó73researchers in switzerland are looking atmjy ways to look at driver singles tofq provide better car safety. -- l> cars are getting smarter all the time. detecting potential hazards. 8hif the driver does not the car does. 77a new product will take things jlfurther to...
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he hasn't gotten confirmed access into china. he is having to do almost all of his research from here in south korea. he is preparing for a new report on human rights in north korea. it is a quite difficult line. she says that he was using this opportunity to call on south korea and the international community to provide a more humanitarian aid. despite worry concerns about the human rights situation inside the country. >> are there any plans for a un representative to go to the north? >> i think he would very much like to go to north korea. she made several requests to do so, so he is having to really do a lot of his research here. he has been meeting defectors and south korea, and he has spoken to some people about what they have seen a and experienced in the north. but he has been quite restricted in the access he has been given. >> states relations, the north at the south. how can they stabilize? hadassah and the relations are quite complex. there has been some talk between the sides culturally and in terms of some kind of ai
he hasn't gotten confirmed access into china. he is having to do almost all of his research from here in south korea. he is preparing for a new report on human rights in north korea. it is a quite difficult line. she says that he was using this opportunity to call on south korea and the international community to provide a more humanitarian aid. despite worry concerns about the human rights situation inside the country. >> are there any plans for a un representative to go to the north?...